Still no timetable for Brett Lawrie
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(4:26 pm ET) Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said third baseman
Brett Lawrie (ankle) fielded grounders Wednesday, while also taking batting practice and doing light running drills. However, the team still has
no timetable for his return.
Jose Reyes to play at Triple-A before activation
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(4:24 pm ET) Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Wednesday shortstop
Jose Reyes (ankle) will move his rehab assignment from Class A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo this weekend. The team will
reasses Reyes' status after this weekend.
He might join the team on its upcoming road trip, which begins Monday at Tampa Bay. Reyes is batting .417 (5 for 12) with one RBI and one stolen bases in three rehab games for Dunedin.
Zack Wheeler's walks not the end of the world
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
(4:22 pm ET) Perhaps
Zack Wheeler's six shutout innings in his major-league debut Tuesday at Atlanta would mean more if he didn't walk five batters in the game, but before you dismiss Mets right-hander as another Trevor Bauer, you should know he's in pretty good company with the performance.
You know Matt Harvey, arguably this season's biggest breakout at starting pitcher? Most Fantasy owners were pretty satisfied with what he did as a rookie last year, and he issued three walks over 5 1/3 innings in his first career start. What about five walks in six innings? That came in his fourth start, when he presumably wasn't dealing with the same nerves that Wheeler was Tuesday night.
In fact, for as much grief as Wheeler has gotten for his walk rate in the minors, Harvey's was actually worse leading up to his promotion. He issued 3.9 per nine innings at Triple-A compared to Wheeler's 3.5 per nine.
That doesn't necessarily mean Wheeler will follow the same path as Harvey going forward, but it does mean you shouldn't view the walks as a death sentence. His debut actually improved his stock in my eyes. I now rank him 59th among starting pitchers.
Mets place Scott Atchison on 15-day DL
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(4:19 pm ET) The Mets have placed reliever
Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain, MLB.com reports. Atchison was about to make his first appearance since going on the disabled list May 13 with an elbow injury. It's unclear how much time he will miss.
Brandon Morrow won't throw for a bit
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(4:19 pm ET) An MRI on Blue Jays starting pitcher
Brandon Morrow's forearm showed inflammation, manager John Gibbons said Wednesday. The plan is for Morrow to rest and
not resume throwing until the inflammation subsides.
Morrow suffered a setback during a rehab start Monday for Class A Dunedin.
Trevor Cahill leaves with apparent hip injury
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(4:14 pm ET) Diamondbacks starter
Trevor Cahill left his start Wednesday against Miami with
an apparent hip injury, Fox Sports Arizona reports. Cahill was struck by a line drive in the hip in the first inning. No more details have been announced or reported.
Venues irrelevant for Ervin Santana
by Al Melchior | Data Analyst
(4:04 pm ET) As an Angel,
Ervin Santana didn't take advantage of his pitcher-friendly home park, as he gave up home runs at high rates at home as well as on the road. In his first season with the Royals, Santana's splits have gotten truly zany, as
I noted on Fantasy Baseball Today. So far, 11 of the 14 homers he has allowed have come at Kauffman Stadium, which is another tough venue for hitters to knock the ball out of.
That doesn't mean Fantasy owners should bench Santana in his home starts. Nine of the 11 homers he's allowed at Kauffman have come in just three starts, and each of his four other home outings have been quality starts. Also, all three of Santana's road homers came in a single start (vs. the White Sox) and his other six times out on the road have produced quality starts.
Santana gave up home runs in bunches last season, too, but as many as he allowed -- 39 in all -- he went through a couple of stretches where he wasn't all that homer-prone. Because he is walking so few batters, Santana can help with ERA and WHIP, so he should be started most weeks. He's put up nice stats so far this year, but just don't be surprised if he continues to be something of an adventure in Fantasy.
No rest for Jarrod Saltalamacchia
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:57 pm ET) Red Sox catcher
Jarrod Saltalamacchia found himself back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays after
catching both games of Tuesday's doubleheader. He's caught five straight games with David Ross (concussion) back on the disabled list.
Saltalamacchia enters play Wednesday mired in a 2-for-22 slump in his last six games. However, he's batting .278 (15 for 54) with three home runs, four doubles and 10 RBI in 14 June games.
Santiago Casilla to throw bullpen Thursday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(3:49 pm ET) Giants reliever
Santiago Casilla will
throw bullpen Thursday, CSN San Francisco reports Wednesday. It will be his first bullpen session since having a cyst removed from his knee. He is expected to return after the All-Star break.
Pablo Sandoval to begin rehab Saturday
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com
(3:44 pm ET) Giants third baseman
Pablo Sandoval will
begin a rehab assignment Saturday at high Class A San Jose, the
San Francisco Chronicle reports Wednesday. Sandoval could be available to return to the Giants on Monday against Los Angeles.
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